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Rustle

Definition

(literary/formal) To make a soft, gentle noise, typically by moving through something like leaves, paper, or fabric; often used to describe quiet, secretive, or mysterious movements. Typically collocates with 'of', 'through', 'against', or 'in'.

Example Sentences

1The rustle of leaves beneath her feet was the only sound that broke the silence of the forest.
2As she walked through the old library, the rustle of pages turning was like music to her ears.
3The rustle of fabric against the floor signaled the entrance of the mysterious guest.
4The detective's trained ear picked up the faint rustle of a hidden door opening.
5In the stillness of the night, the rustle of a small animal through the underbrush was amplified.

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